✉️ Writing: The Informal Email
1ère Bac Sciences et Technologies Mécaniques STM
📌 Introduction
An informal email is used to write to friends or family. It has a relaxed tone but still follows a clear structure.
Science Tip: “You might email a friend about a science project: ‘Guess what? We discovered bacteria in the pond!'”
📄 Structure of an Informal Email
6 Essential Parts
- To: Recipient’s email
- Subject: Short title of the email
- Greeting: “Hi [Name],”, “Dear Tom,”
- Body: 3–4 paragraphs (news, questions, plans)
- Closing: “Best wishes,”, “Love,”, “See you soon,”
- Your Name: “Alex” (no “Mr.”)
Tip: Keep the tone friendly and natural — like speaking to a friend.
📬 Model Informal Email
Hi Karim,
How are you? I hope you’re doing well. I’m writing to tell you about our new science project. We’re studying plant growth under different lights. I used to hate Science, but now I love doing experiments! We were observing the plants yesterday when they changed color. It was amazing!
How is your school? Did you use to play football after class? Do you still? I’d love to hear your news.
Write back soon!
Best wishes,
Youssef
Notes: The email includes past tenses, personal questions, and a friendly tone — perfect for exams.
💬 Useful Phrases
Opening
- How are you?
- I hope you’re well.
- Thanks for your email!
- Sorry I didn’t write earlier.
Closing
- Write back soon!
- Give my love to your family.
- Take care!
- Can’t wait to hear from you.
Sharing News
- I’m writing to tell you…
- Guess what happened!
- You won’t believe…
- I’ve got some news!
Asking Questions
- How is your…?
- Did you…?
- Are you still…?
- What do you think about…?
✅ Exercise 1: Label the Email Parts
Match the part to its function:
1. “Hi Sara,”
2. “Best wishes,”
3. “Science fair this weekend”
✅ Exercise 2: Choose the Right Greeting
You’re writing to your friend Samira. Choose:
✅ Exercise 3: Complete the Closing
Choose a friendly closing:
✅ Exercise 4: Fix the Subject Line
Make it short and clear:
“I would like to inform you about the science project that we are currently working on”
✅ Exercise 5: Add a Question
Add a question to this email part:
“We did a great experiment in Biology this week.”
✅ Exercise 6: Rearrange the Email
Put in order: (1) Closing, (2) Greeting, (3) Body, (4) Subject
✅ Exercise 7: Tone Check
Is this tone informal?
“Dear Sir, I regret to inform you…”
✅ Exercise 8: Science Email
Write a subject for a Biology project email:
✅ Exercise 9: Drag & Drop Email Builder
Drag parts to build an email:
✅ Exercise 10: Write Your Email
Write a short informal email (60–80 words) to a friend about your science class:
